Polysomnographic Technician

Indiana University Health System • Lafayette, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Indiana University Health is unlike any other healthcare system and we're looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. People who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People motivated to do their best every day. People who are always ready to apply themselves. As one of Indiana's largest employers, our vision is to lead the transformation of healthcare through quality, innovation, and education, and make Indiana one of the nation's healthiest states. About This Position: Full Time, Night Shift Sign on Bonus of $15,000 available to Eligible Candidates Night Shift Pay Differential included Location: Arnett Hospital Sleep Lab This position performs basic and advanced diagnostic sleep studies and may provide supervision of other staff. They prepare patient equipment for testing, interviews patient to determine sleep disorder issues and to explain pre and post testing procedures. They perform and document testing per lab protocols. They will monitor patient throughout testing and intervenes as necessary to resolve patient needs or equipment issues. They will assist with scoring sleep studies and generating reports. The role prepares, calibrates, repairs and maintains equipment required for testing. They determine and report needed repairs/replacements. They will maintain credentials as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist through the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BPRT). Certifications obtained through the American Board of Sleep Medicine will be honored through their certification date or until credentials through the BPRT are obtained.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Associate's Degree is preferred.
• Requires 1-3 years of experience.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist through the NBRC or Certification by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist.
• Must obtain certification as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) or certification as a Sleep Disorders Specialist (SDS) within 2 years of date of hire.
• Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA.
• Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic and advanced diagnostic sleep studies
• May provide supervision of other staff
• Prepares patient equipment for testing
• Interviews patient to determine sleep disorder issues and to explain pre and post testing procedures
• Performs and document testing per lab protocols
• Monitors patient throughout testing and intervenes as necessary to resolve patient needs or equipment issues
• Assists with scoring sleep studies and generating reports
• Prepares, calibrates, repairs and maintains equipment required for testing
• Determine and report needed repairs/replacements
• Maintains credentials as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist through the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BPRT)

Benefits

• IU Health also offers different opportunities for career and professional development for our staff that qualify for benefits.
• This includes continued education and certification opportunities and tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED